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All stories have similar plot structures. However, not all stories end the way you assume they're going to end. Sometimes, a story ends with am unexpected twist-a surprise ending. Most writers will hint at the surprise ending by providing clues along the way.
DIRECTIONS: Read each story event in the following chart. Then complete the chart by identifYing clues from each event that suggest the surpnse ending.
Clues to Surprise Ending Story Event
Story Event
Clue to the Ending
1. Framton and the niece chat before Mrs. Sappleton comes in,
The niece asks strange questions, almost, as if she is interrogating him.
2. The niece starts her story with, "You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon."
3. The niece tells about the men disappearing on the hunt, and Framton appears to believe her.
4. The aunt is brisk and cheerful, talking about hunting.
5. Framton sees a look of horror on the niece's face as she stares in the direction of the returning men.
6. Mrs. Sappleton explains who Framton is to the men.
7. The niece tells a story about Framton being afraid of dogs.
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"The Open Window"
by Saki
Literary Analysis: Surprise Ending
All stories have similar plot structures. However, not all stories end the way you assume they're going to end. Sometimes, a story ends with am unexpected twist-a surprise ending. Most writers will hint at the surprise ending by providing clues along the way.
DIRECTIONS: Read each story event in the following chart. Then complete the chart by identifYing clues from each event that suggest the surpnse ending.
Clues to Surprise Ending Story Event